The United States has lifted temporary flight restrictions across parts of the Caribbean following a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.

Commercial flights were cleared to resume shortly after midnight on Sunday, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

He explained that the restrictions were put in place purely for safety reasons during active military movements and expired once the operation ended.
US authorities had earlier instructed airlines to steer clear of Caribbean airspace, warning of possible risks linked to ongoing military activity in the region.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the closure was necessary to protect civilian flights while the situation unfolded.

During the operation, US forces carried out airstrikes on locations in and around Caracas before detaining Maduro and his wife. Both were later transported by helicopter to New York, where they are expected to face charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offences.
Following the lifting of the ban, airlines were formally notified and are now adjusting their schedules to normal operations.